Watergate School - Premises Assistant

Reports to: Premises Manager/School Business Manger

Hours: 35 Hours Per Week, 52 Weeks Per Year

Salary: Scale 3 - £26,193– £26,625 (Plus possible Pool Allowance and Call Out Allowance)

Watergate is Lewisham’s primary school for children with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties.  

The school is looking to recruit a committed and reliable Premises Assistant to ensure the efficient and effective operation of Watergate’s premises. The successful candidate will work closely with the Premises Manager in the daily management of all aspects of maintenance in the school.

The right candidate will:   

•     Be self-motivated, flexible and able to act on own initiative 

•     Be able to work flexibly and respond to emergencies

•     Have an organised approach to prioritise work and successfully manage time

•     Have excellent literacy, numeracy and IT skills 

•     Be an effective team member  

•     Be suitably qualified and have relevant experience 

Closing Date: Friday 9th June 2023 

Shortlisting and Interviews will be held week beginning 12th June 2023

CVs will not be accepted 

Application Packs can be downloaded from the Lewisham Council Jobs page

Please send completed applications to Adeana Roberts – a.roberts@watergate.lewisham.sch.uk

Watergate school takes its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children very seriously. All staff must share this commitment.  

The school is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as qualifications and reference checks. This will include relevant checks for individuals who have lived or worked outside the UK. Original evidence of right to work within the United Kingdom will be required prior to commencement of employment